30 Questions
What was the leading cause of death among Australian children aged 0-14 years between 2004 and 2006?
Injury
In 2006, what was the third most common type of injury causing death for Australian children aged 0-14 years?
Assault
How many notifications of children and young people to Australian child protection authorities were there in 2007-08?
317,526
How many of the notifications to Australian child protection authorities in 2007-08 were substantiated?
55,120
What proportion of women had experienced physical or sexual violence from a current or former partner according to the ABS Personal Safety Survey 2012?
1 in 6
What proportion of women had experienced emotional abuse from a current or former partner according to the ABS Personal Safety Survey 2012?
1 in 4
Where were women most likely to experience physical and sexual violence according to the ABS Personal Safety Survey 2012?
In their home, at the hands of a current or former partner
How often do Australian police deal with a domestic violence matter on average?
Every two minutes
Approximately how many domestic violence matters do Australian police deal with per year?
239,846
How often is at least one woman killed by a partner or former partner in Australia?
Every week
What percentage of people aged 14 and above reported risky drinking at least once a month?
26%
What is the most popular drug in Australia with a prevalence of 10.2% in the past 12 months?
Cannabis
What is the most common drug of concern in the episodes of treatment provided by agencies in 2011-2012?
Alcohol
Which ethical principle is not included in the overarching ethical principles for a Code of Ethics?
Confidentiality
What percentage of people have been victims of an illicit drug-related incident?
8.3%
What percentage of the population has a prevalence of moderate-severe obesity?
10%
What is the most common drug associated with adverse physical health effects such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease?
Alcohol
What is the BMI range for underweight according to the text?
Less than 18.5
What percentage of people aged 15-64 experienced drug-related deaths globally in 2012?
Unknown
What percentage of people have reported risky drinking at least once a month among those aged 14 and above?
26%
What percentage of intellectually disabled women in Australia are victims of sexual abuse or violent sexual encounters?
70-90%
What is the estimated economic cost of family violence in Australia per annum?
$13.6 billion
What age group of women is twice as likely to experience physical or sexual violence?
18-25
What percentage of the total disease burden for Australian women aged 18-44 is attributed to family violence?
5.1%
What is the definition of family violence?
A pattern of abusive behavior used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner
What is the likelihood of young women aged 14-19 to experience physical or sexual violence compared to those aged 18-25?
Four times more likely
What percentage of women with children seek homelessness services due to family violence?
55%
What proportion of parents express safety concerns related to ongoing contact with the other parent after separation?
1/5
What are the psychological interventions for individuals affected by family violence?
Therapy to address trauma, coping mechanisms, and behavior modification
What do social remedies for family violence include?
Public awareness campaigns, educational programs, policy changes, and community-based support systems
Study Notes
Family Violence and Psychology
- Family violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women, with 55% of women with children seeking homelessness services due to it.
- Young women aged 18-25 are twice as likely to experience physical or sexual violence, with the likelihood possibly increasing to four times for those aged 14-19.
- In Australia, 70-90% of intellectually disabled women are victims of sexual abuse or violent sexual encounters.
- Separated mothers and fathers report emotional and/or physical abuse, with 1/5 of parents expressing safety concerns related to ongoing contact with the other parent.
- The economic cost of family violence in Australia is estimated at $13.6 billion per annum, with 5.1% of the total disease burden for Australian women aged 18-44 attributed to it.
- Family violence, also known as domestic violence, is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner.
- Psychology examines the prevalence and impact of family violence on individuals and society, including the long-term psychological effects on victims and the cyclical nature of abuse.
- The causes of family violence are complex and multifaceted, involving individual, relational, community, and societal factors such as emotional and behavioral issues, social norms, economic stress, and family structures.
- Psychological interventions for individuals may involve therapy to address trauma, coping mechanisms, and behavior modification, while treatments may include individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and specialized programs for abusers.
- Social remedies include public awareness campaigns, educational programs, policy changes, and community-based support systems, as well as training for law enforcement and other professionals on how to recognize and respond to signs of family violence effectively.
- Reflection is a skill that practising psychologists build into their days and is also a skill that improves over time, with different types and levels of reflection identified, including technical/analytical, personal, critical, and creative, each with different depths of reflection.
- The levels of reflection range from superficial (non-reflector) to deep (critical reflectors), with deep reflection offering the most depth and critical reflection being associated with a high distinction level.
Explore the impact of family violence on individuals and society, as well as psychological interventions and social remedies. Learn about the prevalence and long-term effects of family violence, and delve into the complex causes and multifaceted nature of this issue. Gain insights into the role of psychology in addressing family violence and the various levels of reflection practiced by psychologists.
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